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Submitted by MadMax

Whole chicken baked in a sticky honey-mustard glaze spiked with curry powder and butter. Basted until golden and glazed, this French-inspired classic is pure hands-off comfort food.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

60 min

READY

80 min

“Diable” means devil in French, and this baked chicken earns its name from the sharp bite of mustard and the sneaky warmth of curry powder hiding beneath a sweet honey glaze.

The technique is old-school simple: melt butter, stir in honey, mustard, curry, and salt, then roll the chicken pieces through it until they’re coated on every side.

As it bakes, the glaze caramelizes into a sticky, burnished shell that cracks to reveal juicy meat underneath.

Basting throughout the hour is the move that takes this from good to can’t-stop-picking-at-the-pan-drippings territory.

Variations

  • Use Dijon mustard for a sharper, more French-leaning flavor
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the glaze for brightness
  • Try this with bone-in thighs for richer, more forgiving dark meat

Chef Tips

  • Place meaty side up after rolling so the thickest parts get the most direct heat
  • Baste every 15 minutes for the best glaze buildup; each layer adds more sticky goodness
  • Let the chicken rest 5 minutes after baking so the juices redistribute

Ingredients

1 1
EACH EACH WHOLE CHICKEN *
4 60
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER
½ 118
CUP ML HONEY
¼ 59
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 5
TEASPOON ML CURRY POWDER

Directions

Wash chicken, pat dry.

Melt butter in shallow baking pan.

Stir in rest of ingredients.

Roll chicken pieces in baking mixture to coat both sides.

Arrange meaty side up in dish.

Bake 375℉ (190℃) F for 1 hour or until tender and glazed.

Turn once and baste frequently.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 49g (1.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 160 45% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 566mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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